The true prophecies or prognostications of Michael Nostradamus, physician to Henry II. Francis II. and Charles IX. Kings of France, and one of the best astronomers that ever were. / A work full of curiosity and learning. Translated and commented by Theophilus de Garencieres, Doctor in Physick Colleg. Lond.

by Nostradamus

Flambe exigüe, sortant de solitude,

Fait proferer qui n’est a croire vain.

English.

Sitting by Night in my secret Study

Alone, resting upon the Brazen Stool,

A slight flame breaking forth out of that solitude,

Makes me utter what is not in vain to believe.

ANNOTATION.

In this Stanza, Nostradamus expresseth those Humane dispositions which he made use of to be favoured of God, for the knowledge of future things, to the benefit of the Publick.